Accounting rules for nonprofits are changing and most nonprofits will soon report some of their leased assets differently.

The proposed Statement on Auditing Standards reflects a new reporting model for audits of ERISA plans that changes the form and content of the auditor’s report when management imposes an ERISA-permitted audit scope limitation.

Corporate philanthropy is changing. Companies are deciding to incorporate philanthropy as a business priority.

Trade spending is a normal part of doing business for many CPG and retail companies, but the accounting and financial reporting varies depending on the type of spending.

According to ERISA, a plan sponsor must be more than a prudent layperson — a sponsor must be a prudent investment professional.

If corporate payments cross over from sponsorship to advertising, the nonprofit may be subject to a tax on them.

In our 2017 Tax Legislation Highlights, we touch on some of the more widely applicable provisions that should have the most impact on the business community as well as some changes that may affect the individual.

In recent years, regulators have intensified their focus on and scrutiny over retirement plan controls. Given this, it’s critical to ensure that the proper procedures and controls are in place for your qualified plan.

On December 13, 2017, we will be hosting our 5th annual client CPE event.

Now is a good time to begin preparing a year-end checklist for your retirement plan. Creating a checklist is a good way to help ensure that your plan remains in compliance.

If you understand that your nonprofit will face conflicts of interest, you can better plan for them.

If your plan receives audited financial statements, they may be accompanied by a management letter. This can be a valuable resource when it comes to making your plan more efficient and identifying potential risk associated with plan qualification and ERISA compliance.

New rules will change the way nonprofits report and describe their net assets. These changes will reduce the number of net asset classes from three to two and require separate subtotals for activities with and without donor restrictions.

If your company is involved in a merger or spinoff, you’ll need to plan carefully for how your qualified retirement plan will be affected. Failure to plan ahead for the impact of a merger or spinoff on your plan could lead to unintended consequences.

What is ASC 606 and what changes should you expect for your company?

Sponsors of a qualified retirement plan have a fiduciary duty to understand the nature of plan fees and ensure that they are reasonable.

It’s hard to keep up with nuanced accounting rules. If an audit is in your near future, here are some items of which to be aware.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This standard eliminates the transaction- and industry-specific revenue recognition guidance under the current GAAP and replaces it with a principle-based approach for determining revenue recognition. The FASB has subsequently issued multiple ASUs that modify or add to the original standard.

New rules set to take effect for the fiscal year after Dec. 15, 2017 will change the way nonprofits report and describe their net assets.

How long must plan sponsors maintain records? The easy answer is: “For a long time.” The more nuanced answer is: “It depends.”